Auto Accidents, Car Accident Information, Car Accidents
Is the Rear Driver Always at Fault for an Accident?
Although rear drivers are often responsible for collisions, it’s not always the case. If you sustained injuries in a rear-end accident caused by someone else, a knowledgeable Austin car accident lawyer could investigate your case and help you prove that the other driver was responsible for your accident. Rear-end traffic collisions can lead to serious […]
Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents Archives, Personal Injury
What To Do If You Are Hit By A Car While Walking
Pedestrians can be hit by motor vehicles even if they are taking all safety precautions, walking on the sidewalk, and only crossing at crosswalks with a walk signal. Always know what to do if this happens to you. According to the CDC, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in US traffic crashes in 2017, which equates […]
Car Accident Information, Car Accidents
7 Things Not to Say After a Car Accident
Car accidents usually happen quickly without much warning. They leave all involved parties shocked and caught off guard. Ultimately, this makes them vulnerable to saying things they wouldn’t usually say, or saying things that may inadvertently hurt their personal injury claim down the road. Being aware of what to say or what not to say […]
Car Accidents, Distracted Driving
Distracted Driving Awareness Month Delayed though Risks Remain
In previous years, the National Safety Council (NSC) has observed Distracting Driving Awareness Month in April. In 2020, the NSC announced it was postponing this awareness month until October due to the main focus of our population on the COVID-19 pandemic. While the specific educational programs planned by the NSC have been postponed, it is […]
Car Accidents
More Traffic Fatalities in “Accident-Prone” Area of Austin
Traffic accidents are common in and around the Austin area. However, when crashes keep happening in the same locations, it is only natural for residents to become concerned and want the city to make changes for increased safety. A recent deadly accident at the intersection of Colfax and North Imperial Drive has led to such […]
Car Accident Information, Car Accidents
Do I Have A Car Accident Case?
How to know if you have a Car Accident Case If you were injured in an auto accident, and you believe it was the fault of the other driver, you might have a viable personal injury case. You’ll probably want to consider the following factors and then talk with qualified and respected auto accident lawyers […]
Car Accidents, Distracted Driving
When Driving With Your Dog as Your Passenger
Driving with pets. If the outpouring of love and kindness after reading about the deep bond between a man named John Pointer and his dog Benny is any indication, people in Austin have genuinely caring and special relationships with their dogs. Twenty musicians in Austin played at a benefit for Benny, and Benny and John’s […]
Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Uncategorized
Are Drivers Overly-Confident in Safety Technology?
Each year, auto manufacturers introduce new models of vehicles, boasting all new and improved safety technology. One safety system that is highly advertised is a vehicle’s ability to sense an obstacle and hit the brakes if the driver fails to do so to prevent a collision. Many drivers rely on this automatic braking system, expecting […]
Car Accidents
Not All Driving Distractions are Electronic
When you think about distracted drivers in the 2010s, you likely automatically imagine someone texting and driving. We hear news stories on a regular basis about drivers taking selfies, posting on social media, or sending texts right before crashing their vehicles. However, distracted driving accidents happened long before smartphones existed, and this is because there […]
Car Accidents, Uncategorized
Why You Shouldn’t Drive if You Feel Sleepy
The Drowsy Driving Problem Driving when you are tired impairs your driving, just like drugs or alcohol, which makes you less able to pay attention to the road, can also happen because of sleep disorders, medications, or shift work. miss two to three hours of sleep a day quadruple their risk of getting in a […]